Yachtcharter Puntone di Scarlino

Discover the gorgeous side of the Tyrrhenian Sea and the heart of Tuscany with a yacht charter Puntone di Scarlino. From the location, which consists of two towns, you can get directly to the Tuscan Archipelago with its most famous island Elba.

In this area you will find both family, pleasure and sportive sailing. With a yacht charter Puntone di Scarlino you can also enjoy the Mediterranean charm of the Maremma coast with its beautiful beaches and anchorages as well as the rich culture of the towns and the culinary delights of the Tuscan region. From here you can also include the northern coast of Corsica in your itinerary.

Climate: subtropical with temperatures between 20 and 27 degrees
. Winds: Libeccio from westüdwest in summer; in spring and autumn Mistral
Sailing season: April to October

Yacht charter Puntone di Scarlino

Start with a yacht charter Puntone di Scarlino from one of the historic locations in Tuscany, from where you can reach some of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean. The Tuscan Archipelago, with Elba as the most famous island, is just a few miles away.

In the wide "Golfo of Follonica" you can expect beautiful and unspoiled bays like Cala Violina and Cala Martina, sandy beaches and beautiful blue waters. The area is attractive for families as well as for sportive crews, because in the summer relaxed sailing in the sheltered bays and lingering on the beaches offers recreation and in the spring and autumn demanding sailing provides sailing fun and variety. Without strong winds and storms, but with pleasant light winds, the area around Puntone di Scarlino prepares ideal conditions for sailors in summer for a sailing trip without stress, but with lulls must be expected.

From Puntone di Scarlino you have the choice to sail south to the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago via Elba, to cross over to Corsica or to visit the beautiful sandy beaches and historical towns along the Maremma coast.

Puntone di Scarlino

Puntone di Scarlino is part of the medieval town of Scarlino, located a little 10 km away in the hinterland. The small town on the slopes of Mount Alma has preserved its medieval character through and through. The Marina di Scarlino is one of the safest and best protected harbors in the entire Mediterranean.

Those who visit Scarlino can look out over the picturesque countryside of the Colline Metallifere and the Maremma from the highest point, the Pisana Rock (Rocca Pisana), where the remains of the medieval castle of the Aldobrandeschi family are located. On clear days the panorama widens to Elba and even Corsica. In the Archaeological Park you can visit remains from the Hellenic period.

Only 4 km to the north is Follonica, which has about 25,000 inhabitants and is known especially for its unique cast-iron church of San Leopoldo. To the south, about 40 km away, is the former Etruscan city of Grosseto. Besides the Museo Archeologico d'Arte della Maremma, which houses finds from the Etruscan period, the Piazza Dante Alighieri with the Gothic Duomo San Lorenzo from the late 16th century is also worth a visit.

How to get there: Puntone can be reached via Pisa Galileo Gallilei Airport (PSA) in Pisa, 125 km from Puntone. From there you can take the train from Pisa Centrale to Follonica/Puntone. It is also still easy to reach by car from the south of Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Already in the bays around Puntone di Scarlino you can find beautiful beaches, like here in Cala Violina. ©maurosessanta/AdobeStock

On the way in the Tuscan Archipelago - island hopping in dreamlike nature

In the immediate vicinity of Puntone di Scarlino lies the Tuscan Archipelago with the islands of Giglio, Giannutri and, of course, Elba. Elba is only a few miles away and is usually the first port of call.

Marciana Marina is a charming town, popular for its elegant old town and waterfront promenades. There it is worth going to the small anchorage of Porto di Fetovia for a day of swimming in the crystal clear waters. Framed by a dreamlike environment of pine forests, pebble beaches and the highest peak of the island, the Monte Capanne, you will spend a dreamlike shore leave on Elba.

Elba also offers other places for a shore excursion, such as the capital of the island Portoferraio with its historical facet as a former Napoleon residence, 8 nautical miles from Marciana Marina.

Towards the south are the other, much smaller islands of the Tuscan Archipelago, such as Pianosa, Giglio and Giannutri. Giglio and Giannutri can score with their impressive coastlines, crystal clear waters, exciting underwater worlds and caves and grottoes to be discovered also with diving enthusiasts.

Those sailing towards Corsica can also make a stopover at Isola Capraia. The shores around Capraia, 40 nautical miles from Puntone di Scarlino, offer perfect conditions for diving and snorkeling.

Explore the nearest island of Elba on walking tours and visit the capital Portoferraio, seen here in the background. ©naturenow/AdobeStock

On to Corsica!

But Corsica, the thriving island of beauty, is also easily accessible from Puntone di Scarlino. In Corsica, 50 nautical miles from Puntone di Scarlino, the steep rocky coasts and the long sandy beaches impress, while in the interior of the island the landscapes of forests and mountains, spared from mass tourism, are waiting to be discovered.

Corsica has some great destinations along the north coast that are worth visiting. The ports of Saint Florent in the gulf of the same name and Macinaggio on the northeastern side of Cap Corse both have great waterfront promenades along which all the life happens in the restaurants, stores and bars and even in Saint Florent Saint-Tropez atmosphere arises from the incoming luxury yachts and exclusive sailboats. Let yourself be taken away by this very own charm of Corsica!

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